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Tag Archives: Hiking

March Retreat Marks End of Winter

Posted on March 8, 2010 by donfeigertFebruary 1, 2012

     For 25 years now, we’ve ventured up to camp in early March for no good reason other than to celebrate the possibility of spring and to mark the end of the time of frozen earth and wicked winds.      … Continue reading →

Posted in What's New Archive | Tagged Camp F-Troop, Fishing, Hiking, Outdoors

September Weekend Brings Wildlife Sightings

Posted on September 20, 2009 by donfeigertFebruary 1, 2012

     Earlier this month, Donna Rai and I took advantage of some great sunny weather and spent a long weekend at Camp F-Troop. We enjoyed two evening campfires, two four-mile hikes, an 11-mile kayaking adventure on the Allegheny River, and … Continue reading →

Posted in What's New Archive | Tagged Allegheny River, Deer, Hiking, Outdoors, Wildlife

The 2009 Trout Season Opener

Posted on April 20, 2009 by donfeigertFebruary 1, 2012

     Five of us just returned yesterday from our 23rd annual trout season opening day visit to Camp F-Troop. Fly-fishers Gary and Brett Peterson, and bait-slingers Todd Puleo, Brad Isles and I enjoyed a sunny, warm, rejuvenating weekend up in … Continue reading →

Posted in What's New Archive | Tagged Brook Trout, Camp F-Troop, Fishing, Hiking, Outdoors, Trout, Wild Trout, Wildlife

F-Troop Hosts Annual Motorcycle Pete Event

Posted on March 31, 2009 by donfeigertFebruary 1, 2012

     The 21st annual March 10th Motorcycle Pete Retreat brought five men and three women to Camp F-Troop recently to celebrate the promise of spring. It rained all weekend, but we dodged raindrops and capitalized on breaks in the weather … Continue reading →

Posted in What's New Archive | Tagged Camp F-Troop, Fishing, Hiking, Outdoors

Bonfire in a Blizzard

Posted on March 21, 2008 by donfeigertFebruary 1, 2012

     A couple of weeks ago, six adventurous camp enthusiasts traveled up to F-Troop for the 20th annual Motorcycle Pete Retreat (see archives, 3-5-07). Usually this outing features a breakaway from the winter blues with warming temperatures and healthy pre-spring … Continue reading →

Posted in What's New Archive | Tagged Camp F-Troop, Hiking, Outdoors

Winter hike delivers wildlife tracks and more

Posted on February 24, 2008 by donfeigertFebruary 1, 2012

It’s a sunny, cold Tuesday afternoon in February, and I’m out for a rare winter hike along the Shenango Trail. I pull in at New Hamburg, four miles upstream from Big Bend, and see not a single tire track in … Continue reading →

Posted in Evening Campfire Archive | Tagged Column, Hiking, Newspaper, Outdoors, Writing

Good Progress on “F-Troop Chronicles” Book

Posted on September 14, 2007 by donfeigertFebruary 1, 2012

     It’s my birthday, and Donna Rai’ and I will celebrate tomorrow with a hiking excursion down at McConnell’s Mill, one of the most remarkable natural settings in western Pennsylvania. I’m looking forward to a challenging side-hill hike from the … Continue reading →

Posted in What's New Archive | Tagged Books, Camp F-Troop, Hiking, Outdoors, Writing
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